Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to provide a reader of our financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of management on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, and certain other factors that may affect our future results. Unless otherwise noted, transactions and other factors significantly impacting our financial condition, results of operations and liquidity are discussed in order of magnitude. Our MD&A is presented in five sections:
•Overview
•Results of Operations
•Analysis of Financial Condition, Liquidity, and Capital Resources
•Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
•New Accounting Pronouncements
Our MD&A should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The year-over-year comparisons in this MD&A are as of and for the fiscal years ended August 30, 2025 and August 31, 2024, unless stated otherwise. The discussion of Fiscal 2023 results and related year-over-year comparisons as of and for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2024 and August 26, 2023 are found in Item 7 of Part II of our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2024.
Overview
Winnebago Industries, Inc. is a leading North American manufacturer of outdoor lifestyle products under the Winnebago, Grand
Design, Chris-Craft, Newmar and Barletta brands, which are used primarily in leisure travel and outdoor recreation activities. We also design and manufacture advanced battery solutions that deliver “house power,” supporting internal electrical features and appliances for a variety of outdoor products including RVs, boats, specialty and other low-speed vehicles, as well as other industrial applications. Other products manufactured by us consist primarily of original equipment manufacturing parts for other manufacturers and commercial vehicles. We produce our motorhome RV units in Iowa and Indiana; our towable RV units in Indiana; our marine units in Indiana and Florida; and our battery solutions in Florida. We distribute our RV and marine products primarily through independent dealers across the U.S. and Canada, who then retail the products to the end consumer. We also distribute our marine products internationally through independent dealers, who then retail the products to the end consumer. Our battery solutions are primarily sold to customers in the U.S.
Known Trends and Uncertainties
Our business continues to be challenged by macroeconomic conditions impacting retail consumers and our dealers, such as inflation, elevated interest rates, and lower consumer confidence. These factors have contributed to lower consumer spending and reduced short-term demand for large discretionary products such as RVs and marine products. In response, our dealers continue to exercise caution when managing stocking levels. In Fiscal 2025, these trends resulted in decreased sales due to declines in unit volume. While market pressures have been observed across our portfolio, they have been most acute in our Winnebago motorhome business. As part of our transformation of this business, we have recently taken significant steps to lower field inventory, improve working capital, align our production schedule to market demand, and accelerate stronger product value for our consumers in the future.
We expect that as consumer demand stabilizes, dealers will return to more stable ordering patterns across our portfolio of
businesses. We continue to produce and ship in accordance with dealer demand as evidenced and requested by dealer orders. In
addition, we are closely monitoring the potential impact of new or additional U.S. tariffs and retaliatory measures from other
countries, which may affect material costs or supply.
Despite the current economic uncertainty, we believe in the long-term health of consumer demand for RV and marine products.
Segment Update
In conjunction with the Grand Design RV entrance into the motorized RV category, we established a Grand Design motorhomes operating segment in the first quarter of Fiscal 2025. This newly created operating segment is included in the Motorhome RV reportable segment. Prior period amounts have not been reclassified as the impact was not significant.
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Results of Operations - Fiscal 2025 Compared to Fiscal 2024
Consolidated Performance Summary
The following is an analysis of changes in key items included in the statements of operations for the fiscal year ended August 30, 2025 compared to the fiscal year ended August 31, 2024:
Goodwill impairment (Note 7) — — % 30.3 1.0 % (30.3) NM
Non-operating (income) loss (0.8) (0.1) % 8.0 0.3 % (8.7) NM
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 28.3 29.5 (1.2) (4.1) %
(1) Amounts are calculated based on unrounded numbers and therefore may not recalculate using the rounded numbers provided. In addition, percentages may not add in total due to rounding.
NM: Not meaningful.
Net revenues decreased primarily due to a reduction in average selling price per unit related to product mix and lower unit volume, partially offset by targeted price increases.
Gross profit as a percentage of revenue decreased primarily due to deleverage and slightly higher warranty experience.
Operating expenses decreased primarily due to prior year goodwill impairment and cost reduction initiatives in the current year, partially offset by investments to support the growth of the Grand Design motorhome and Barletta marine businesses.
The loss on note repurchase recorded in Fiscal 2024 is related to the refinancing of the 2025 Convertible Notes. The loss on note repurchase recorded in Fiscal 2025 is related to the tender offer of the Senior Secured Notes. Refer to Note 9 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information.
Our effective tax rate decreased primarily due to the prior year's non-deductible debt inducement loss and non-deductible goodwill impairment and, in Fiscal 2025, increased favorable return to provision adjustments and reduced change in the valuation allowance over lower pre-tax income.
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Reportable Segment Performance Summary
Towable RV
The following is an analysis of key changes in our Towable RV segment for Fiscal 2025 and 2024:
Unit deliveries 2025 Product Mix(3) 2024 Product Mix(3) Unit Change % Change
Dealer Inventory(4) August 30, 2025 August 31, 2024 Unit Change % Change
(1) Amounts are calculated based on unrounded numbers and therefore may not recalculate using the rounded numbers provided.
(2) ASP excludes off-invoice dealer incentives.
(3) Percentages may not add due to rounding differences.
(4) Data is based on the latest information available from our dealer partners and is subject to timing of reporting and other limitations.
Net revenues decreased primarily due to a shift in product mix toward lower price-point models and lower unit volume, partially offset by targeted price increases.
Operating income margin decreased primarily due to deleverage, including that associated with product mix, and higher warranty experience.
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Motorhome RV
The following is an analysis of key changes in our Motorhome RV segment for Fiscal 2025 and 2024:
Unit deliveries 2025 Product Mix(3) 2024 Product Mix(3) Unit Change % Change
Dealer Inventory(4) August 30, 2025 August 31, 2024 Unit Change % Change
(1) Amounts are calculated based on unrounded numbers and therefore may not recalculate using the rounded numbers provided.
(2) ASP excludes off-invoice dealer incentives.
(3) Percentages may not add due to rounding differences.
(4) Data is based on the latest information available from our dealer partners and is subject to timing of reporting and other limitations.
NM: Not meaningful.
Net revenues decreased primarily due to lower unit volume and higher discounts and allowances related to the Winnebago motorhome business, partially offset by the introduction of the Grand Design motorhome business and product mix.
Operating income margin decreased primarily due to higher discounts and allowances and volume deleverage associated with the Winnebago motorhome business.
Marine
The following is an analysis of key changes in our Marine segment for Fiscal 2025 and 2024:
Unit deliveries 2025 2024 Unit Change % Change
Dealer Inventory(3,4) August 30, 2025 August 31, 2024 Unit Change % Change
(1) Amounts are calculated based on unrounded numbers and therefore may not recalculate using the rounded numbers provided.
(2) ASP excludes off-invoice dealer incentives.
(3) Due to the nature of the Marine industry, this amount includes a higher proportion of retail sold units than our other segments.
(4) Data is based on the latest information available from our dealer partners and is subject to timing of reporting and other limitations.
NM: Not meaningful.
Net revenues increased primarily due to higher unit volume and targeted price increases, partially offset by product mix.
Operating income margin increased due to prior year goodwill impairment, targeted price increases, and volume leverage.
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Analysis of Financial Condition, Liquidity, and Capital Resources
Cash Flows
The following table summarizes our cash flows from total operations for Fiscal 2025 and 2024:
Total cash provided by (used in):
Investing activities (34.8) (45.9)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents $ (156.9) $ 21.0
Operating Activities
During Fiscal 2025, cash provided by operating activities was $128.9 million compared to $143.9 million in Fiscal 2024. The decrease in operating cash flow is primarily driven by lower profitability adjusted for non-cash items, an increase in accounts receivable due to timing of invoicing and collections, unfavorable changes in accounts payable balances and timing of payments, partially offset by improvement in inventory levels and operational efficiency actions.
Investing Activities
Cash used in investing activities decreased primarily due to favorable changes in other investing activities and lower capital expenditures compared to the prior year. Other investing activities include cash proceeds from asset sales and strategic investment activity.
Financing Activities
Cash used in financing activities increased primarily due to partial settlement of high-yield notes and maturity of 2025 Convertible Notes, offset by lower share repurchase activity compared to the prior year.
Debt and Capital
We maintain a $350.0 million asset-based revolving credit facility ("ABL Credit Facility") with a maturity date of July 15, 2027 subject to certain factors which may accelerate the maturity date. As of August 30, 2025, we had no borrowings against the ABL Credit Facility and $174.0 million in cash and cash equivalents. Our cash and cash equivalent balances consist of high quality, short-term money market instruments.
On January 23, 2024, we issued $350.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.25% unsecured convertible senior notes due 2030 ("2030 Convertible Notes").
On July 8, 2020, we closed our private offering (the “Senior Secured Notes Offering”) of $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 (the “Senior Secured Notes”).
On November 1, 2019, we issued $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 1.5% unsecured Convertible Senior Notes due 2025 (“2025 Convertible Notes”). On January 18, 2024, we entered into privately negotiated transactions (the "2025 Convertible Note Repurchases") with certain holders of the 2025 Convertible Notes to repurchase $240.7 million aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Convertible Notes using proceeds received from the 2030 Convertible Notes. On April 1, 2025, the 2025 Convertible Notes matured. We paid $59.3 million in aggregate principal amount and $0.4 million in accrued interest to holders of the notes, fully settling the outstanding balance (the "2025 Convertible Note Maturity Settlement"). The settlement was funded with cash on hand, consistent with our stated intent, with no shares of common stock issued.
As of August 30, 2025, we had no debt maturing in the next twelve months that is classified as current on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
We evaluate the financial stability of the counterparties for the 2030 Convertible Notes, the Senior Secured Notes, and the ABL Credit Facility, and will continue to monitor counterparty risk on an on-going basis.
Refer to Note 9 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information.
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Working Capital
Working capital as of August 30, 2025 and August 31, 2024 was $465.1 million and $584.0 million, respectively. We currently expect cash on hand, funds generated from operations, and the borrowing available under our ABL Credit Facility to be sufficient to cover both short-term and long-term operating requirements.
Capital Expenditures
We anticipate capital expenditures in Fiscal 2026 of approximately $35.0 million to $45.0 million. We will continue to support organic growth through facility improvements to benefit a safer operating environment, operational improvements, and investments in software and our digital capabilities. We believe cash on hand, funds generated from operations, and the borrowing capacity available under our ABL Credit Facility and other debt instruments will be sufficient to support our capital expenditures for the foreseeable future.
Share Repurchases and Dividends
We repurchase our common stock and pay dividends pursuant to programs approved by our Board of Directors. Our long-term capital allocation strategy is to first fund operations and investments in growth, maintain reasonable liquidity, maintain a leverage ratio that reflects a prudent capital structure in light of the cyclical industries we compete in, and then return excess cash over time to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Refer to Item 5 of Part II of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for discussion about our share repurchase program and dividend declared on August 14, 2025.
Cash Requirements
Our cash requirements within the next twelve months include accounts payable, current maturities of long-term debt, accrued expenses, purchase commitments and other current liabilities.
Our cash requirements greater than twelve months from various contractual obligations and commitments include:
Debt Obligations and Interest Payments
Refer to Note 9 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for information regarding our debt and the timing of expected future principal and interest payments. Interest payments are based on fixed interest rates for the 2030 Convertible Notes and the Senior Secured Notes.
Operating and Finance Leases
Refer to Note 10 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for information regarding our lease obligations and the timing of expected future payments.
Deferred CompensationObligations
Refer to Note 11 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for information regarding our deferred compensation plans. We expect to pay $1.8 million in the next 12 months and $5.1 million beyond 12 months.
Contracted Services
Contracted services include agreements with third-party service providers primarily for software, payroll services, and equipment maintenance services for periods up to Fiscal 2030. We expect to pay approximately $25.2 million in the next 12 months and approximately $20.0 million beyond 12 months.
Contingent Repurchase Obligations
Refer to Note 12 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for information regarding our contingent repurchase commitment and estimated obligation, most of which we expect to expire within one year.
We expect to satisfy our short-term and long-term obligations through a combination of cash on hand, funds generated from operations, and the borrowing capacity available under our ABL Credit Facility and other debt instruments.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP. In connection with the preparation of our financial statements, we are required to make assumptions and estimates about future events and apply judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses, and the related disclosures. We base our assumptions, estimates, and judgments on historical experience, current trends, and other factors believed to be relevant at the time the consolidated financial statements are prepared. Because future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty, actual results could differ from our assumptions and estimates, and such differences could be material.
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Our critical accounting policies are discussed in Note 1 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We believe that the following accounting policies and estimates are the most critical to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial results. These estimates require our most difficult, subjective, or complex judgments because they relate to matters that are inherently uncertain. We have reviewed these critical accounting policies and estimates and related disclosures with the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors.
We have not made any material changes during the past three fiscal years, nor do we believe there is a reasonable likelihood of a material future change to the accounting methodologies for the areas described below.
Accounting for Business Combinations
We account for business combinations under the acquisition method of accounting. This method requires the recording of acquired assets, including separately identifiable intangible assets, and assumed liabilities at their acquisition date fair values. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. Determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed requires management’s judgment and often involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including assumptions with respect to future cash flows, discount rates, royalty rates and asset lives, among other items.
We used the income approach to value certain intangible assets. Under the income approach, an intangible asset’s fair value is equal to the present value of future economic benefits to be derived from ownership of the asset. We used the income approach known as the relief from royalty method to value the fair value of the trade names. The relief from royalty method is based on the hypothetical royalty stream that would be received if we were to license the trade name and was based on expected revenues. The fair value of the dealer network was estimated using an income approach known as the cost to recreate/cost savings method. This method uses the replacement of the asset as an indicator of the fair value of the asset. The determination of the fair value of other assets acquired and liabilities assumed involves assessing factors such as the expected future cash flows associated with individual assets and liabilities and appropriate discount rates at the date of the acquisition.
Goodwill and Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets
We test goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets (trade names in certain instances) for impairment at least annually in the fourth quarter and more frequently if events or circumstances occur that would indicate a reduction in fair value. Our test of impairment begins by either performing a qualitative evaluation or a quantitative test:
•Qualitative evaluation - Performed to determine whether it is more likely than not that the carrying value of goodwill or the indefinite-lived trade name exceeds the fair value of the asset. During our qualitative assessment, we make significant estimates, assumptions, and judgments, including, but not limited to, the macroeconomic conditions, industry and market conditions, cost factors, overall financial performance of the Company and the reporting units, changes in our share price, and relevant company-specific events. If we determine that it is more likely than not that the carrying value of the goodwill or indefinite-lived trade name exceeds the fair value, we perform the quantitative test to determine the amount of the impairment.
•Quantitative test - Used to calculate the fair value of goodwill or the indefinite-lived trade name. If the carrying value of the reporting unit or indefinite-lived trade name exceeds the fair value, the impairment is calculated as the difference between the carrying value and fair value. Our goodwill fair value model uses a blend of the income (discounted future cash flow) and market (guideline public company) approaches, which includes the use of significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 inputs). Our indefinite-lived trade name fair value model uses the income (relief-from-royalty) approach, which includes the use of significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 inputs). During these valuations, we make significant estimates, assumptions, and judgments, including current and projected future levels of income based on management’s plans, business trends, market and economic conditions, and market-participant considerations. Actual results may differ from assumed and estimated amounts, which could result in future impairment losses.
During the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2025, we completed our annual assessment of indefinite-lived intangible assets and determined that there was no indication of impairment. Comparatively, during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024, we determined that the carrying value of the Chris-Craft reporting unit exceeded its fair value, resulting in a $30.3 million impairment charge, which represents the full goodwill balance attributable to the reporting unit. Noimpairments were recorded in Fiscal 2023.
For further information regarding goodwill and intangible assets, see Note 7 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Warranty
We provide certain service and warranty on our products. Estimated costs related to product warranty are accrued at the time of sale and are based upon past warranty claims and unit sales history. Estimates are adjusted as needed to reflect actual costs incurred as information becomes available.
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In addition to the costs associated with the contractual warranty coverage provided on our products, we also occasionally incur costs as a result of additional service actions not covered by our warranties, including product recalls and customer satisfaction actions. Although we estimate and reserve for the cost of these service actions, there can be no assurance that expense levels will remain at current levels or such reserves will continue to be adequate.
A significant increase in dealership labor rates, the cost of parts, or the frequency of claims could have a material adverse impact on our operating results for the period or periods in which such claims or additional costs materialize. A hypothetical change of a 10% increase or decrease in our warranty liability as of August 30, 2025 would not have a material effect on our net income.
New Accounting Pronouncements
For a summary of new applicable accounting pronouncements, see Note 1 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 7A.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
The assets we maintain to fund deferred compensation have market risk, but we maintain a corresponding liability for these assets. The market risk is therefore borne by the participants in the deferred compensation program.
Interest Rate Risk
The ABL Credit Facility is our only floating rate debt instrument, which remains undrawn as of August 30, 2025.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
MANAGEMENT'S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
We, the management of Winnebago Industries, Inc. (the "Company") are responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for the assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. The Company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
The Company's internal control over financial reporting is supported by written policies and procedures that:
1.pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the Company's assets;
2.provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that receipts and expenditures of the Company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of the Company's management and directors; and
3.provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of the Company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
In addition, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, consisting solely of independent directors, meets periodically with management of the Company, the internal auditors, and the independent registered public accounting firm to review internal accounting controls, audit results, and accounting principles and practices and annually selects theindependent registered public accounting firm.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In connection with the preparation of the Company's annual financial statements, management of the Company has undertaken an assessment of the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO"). Management's assessment included an evaluation of the design of the Company's internal control over financial reporting and testing of the operational effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
Based on its assessment, management has concluded that the Company's internal control over financial reporting was effective as of August 30, 2025.
Deloitte & Touche LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm that audited the Company's financial statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, has issued a report included herein, which expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
/s/ Michael J. Happe /s/ Bryan L. Hughes
Michael J. Happe Bryan L. Hughes
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the shareholders and the Board of Directors of Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Winnebago Industries, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of August 30, 2025, and August 31, 2024, the related consolidated statements of income, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows, for each of the three years in the period ended August 30, 2025, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the "financial statements"). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of August 30, 2025, and August 31, 2024, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended August 30, 2025, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of August 30, 2025, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated October 22, 2025, expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matter
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Product Warranties – Grand Design Towables – Refer to Note 8 to the financial statements
Critical Audit Matter Description
The Company provides certain service and warranty on its products. Estimated costs related to product warranty are accrued based upon historical warranty claims and unit sales history. Estimates are adjusted as needed to reflect actual costs incurred as information becomes available. Grand Design RV, LLC (“Grand Design”) was founded in 2013 and acquired by the Company in November 2016. Their towables business makes up the majority of the Company’s product warranty accrual as of August 30, 2025.
We identified the product warranties for Grand Design Towables as a critical audit matter because of the significant judgments made by management to estimate costs related to product warranties at the time of sale. This required a high degree of auditor judgment and an increased extent of effort when performing audit procedures to evaluate the reasonableness of management’s estimates of future warranty claims based on historical claims experience.
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How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit
Our audit procedures related to the product warranty for the Grand Design Towables component included the following, among others:
•We evaluated the operating effectiveness of controls over management’s estimation of the product warranty accrual, including those over historical product warranty claim data and projected future product warranty claims.
•We evaluated the accuracy and relevance of the historical product warranty claims as an input to management’s product warranty accrual calculation.
•We evaluated the completeness of the warranty accrual estimate through inquiries of operational and executive management regarding knowledge of known product warranty claims or product issues and evaluated whether they were appropriately considered in the determination of the product warranty accrual.
•We evaluated management’s ability to accurately estimate the warranty accrual by comparing the product warranty accrual in prior years to the actual product warranty claims paid in subsequent years.
•We assessed management’s methodology and detail tested the warranty accrual by evaluating the inputs and assumptions utilized in the calculation.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
October 22, 2025
We have served as the Company's auditor since fiscal 1986.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the shareholders and the Board of Directors of Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of Winnebago Industries, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of August 30, 2025, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of August 30, 2025, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended August 30, 2025, of the Company and our report dated October 22, 2025, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.
Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
October 22, 2025
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Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(in millions, except per share data)
Selling, general, and administrative expenses 285.8 280.0 267.7
Goodwill impairment (Note 7) — 30.3 —
Loss on note repurchase (Note 9) 2.0 32.7 —
Non-operating (income) loss (0.8) 8.0 1.0
Earnings per common share:
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in millions, except per share data)
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 174.0 $ 330.9
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 29.8 35.6
Property, plant, and equipment, net 333.0 338.9
Investment in life insurance 27.1 29.6
Operating lease assets 41.6 46.6
Other long-term assets 19.4 17.2
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities
Current maturities of long-term debt, net — 59.1
Accrued expenses:
Accrued interest and dividends 13.4 14.6
Other current liabilities 23.2 20.9
Non-current liabilities
Deferred income tax liabilities, net 5.9 3.0
Unrecognized tax benefits 4.8 5.4
Long-term operating lease liabilities 39.3 45.6
Deferred compensation benefits, net of current portion 5.1 6.6
Other long-term liabilities 7.0 8.5
Contingent liabilities and commitments (Note 12)
Shareholders' equity
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (0.4) (0.4)
Treasury stock, at cost: 23.8 and 23.0 shares, respectively (714.1) (669.7)
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 2,154.4 $ 2,384.2
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in millions)
Operating Activities
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Amortization of debt issuance costs 3.0 3.2 3.1
Last in, first-out ("LIFO") expense 1.8 4.2 0.5
Deferred compensation expense 0.7 0.9 0.7
Goodwill impairment (Note 7) — 30.3 —
Loss on note repurchase (Note 9) 2.0 32.7 —
Asset impairment 1.2 — —
Restructuring and related costs 2.9 — —
Contingent consideration fair value adjustment — 1.1 0.6
Payments of earnout liability above acquisition-date fair value — (14.7) (13.3)
Prepaid expenses and other assets 9.2 1.7 9.7
Income taxes and unrecognized tax benefits 1.3 5.0 (8.9)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities (17.9) (38.3) (61.7)
Investing activities
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment (39.4) (45.0) (83.2)
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired — — (87.5)
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant, and equipment 2.2 0.4 0.4
Net cash used in investing activities (34.8) (45.9) (170.0)
Financing activities
Payments for convertible note bond hedge — (68.7) —
Proceeds from issuance of convertible note warrant — 31.3 —
Proceeds from partial unwind of convertible note bond hedge — 55.8 —
Payments for partial unwind of convertible note warrant — (25.3) —
Payments of cash dividends (38.9) (36.8) (33.2)
Payments for repurchases of common stock (53.7) (74.5) (55.1)
Payments of debt issuance costs — (10.4) —
Payments of earnout liability up to acquisition-date fair value — (5.8) (8.7)
Net cash used in financing activities (251.0) (77.0) (96.8)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (156.9) 21.0 27.7
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 330.9 309.9 282.2
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 174.0 $ 330.9 $ 309.9
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Supplemental Disclosures
Income taxes paid, net $ 2.5 $ 14.4 $ 57.8
Non-cash investing and financing activities
Capital expenditures in accounts payable 0.4 4.6 3.0
Dividends declared not yet paid 11.0 10.9 10.2
Increase in lease assets in exchange for lease liabilities:
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity
(in millions, except per share data)
Number Amount Number Amount
Stock-based compensation — — 10.9 — — — — 10.9
Repurchase of common stock — — (0.3) — — (0.9) (55.1) (55.4)
Common stock dividends declared; $1.12 per share — — — (34.6) — — — (34.6)
Other comprehensive income — — — — 0.1 — — 0.1
Partial repurchase of convertible notes — — (22.2) — — — — (22.2)
Partial unwind of convertible note bond hedge — — 55.8 — — — — 55.8
Partial unwind of convertible note warrant — — (25.3) — — — — (25.3)
Issuance of convertible note warrant — — 31.3 — — — — 31.3
Stock-based compensation — — 14.5 — — — 0.1 14.6
Repurchase of common stock — — (0.6) — — (1.3) (74.5) (75.1)
Common stock dividends declared; $1.27 per share — — — (37.5) — — — (37.5)
Net income — — — 13.0 — — — 13.0
Stock-based compensation — — 15.6 — — — 0.2 15.8
Repurchase of common stock — — (0.5) — — (1.1) (53.7) (54.2)
Common stock dividends declared; $1.37 per share — — — (39.0) — — — (39.0)
Net income — — — 25.7 — — — 25.7
The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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Winnebago Industries, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(All amounts are in millions, except share and per share data, unless otherwise designated)
Note 1. Basis of Presentation
Nature of Operations
Winnebago Industries, Inc. is a leading North American manufacturer of outdoor lifestyle products under the Winnebago, Grand
Design, Chris-Craft, Newmar and Barletta brands, which are used primarily in leisure travel and outdoor recreation activities. We also design and manufacture advanced battery solutions that deliver “house power,” supporting internal electrical features and appliances for a variety of outdoor products including RVs, boats, specialty and other low-speed vehicles, as well as other industrial applications. Other products manufactured by us consist primarily of original equipment manufacturing parts for other manufacturers and commercial vehicles. We produce our motorhome RV units in Iowa and Indiana; our towable RV units in Indiana; our marine units in Indiana and Florida; and our battery solutions in Florida. We distribute our RV and marine products primarily through independent dealers across the U.S. and Canada, who then retail the products to the end consumer. We also distribute our marine products internationally through independent dealers, who then retail the products to the end consumer. Our battery solutions are primarily sold to customers in the U.S.
Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Winnebago Industries, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany account balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The use of the terms "Winnebago Industries," "Winnebago," "we," "our," and "us" in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, unless the context otherwise requires, refer to Winnebago Industries, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.
Fiscal Period
We have a 5-4-4 quarterly accounting cycle with the fiscal year ending on the last Saturday in August. All references to Fiscal 2025 refer to the 52-week period ended August 30, 2025. Fiscal 2024 refers to the 53-week period ended August 31, 2024 and Fiscal 2023 refers to the 52-week period ended August 26, 2023.
Segment Update
In conjunction with the Grand Design RV entrance into the motorized RV category, we established a Grand Design motorhomes operating segment in the first quarter of Fiscal 2025. This newly created operating segment is included in the Motorhome RV reportable segment. Prior period amounts have not been reclassified as the impact was not significant.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. ("GAAP") requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting years. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents represent cash, demand deposits and highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less that are not legally restricted. Cash equivalents are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value.
Receivables
Receivables consist principally of amounts due from our dealer network for RVs and boats sold.
We record an allowance using a model to reduce receivables by the expected credit loss and consider factors such as financial condition of the dealer, specific collection issues, current and expected economic conditions, and other factors that may impact our ability to collect. If there is a deterioration of a dealer's financial condition, if we become aware of additional information related to credit worthiness, or if future actual default rates on receivables differ from those currently anticipated, we may adjust the allowance for credit losses, which would affect earnings in the period the adjustments are made.
Inventories
Generally, inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value determined under the First-in, First-out basis ("FIFO"), except for the Winnebago Motorhome operating segment which is determined using the Last-in, First-out ("LIFO") basis. Manufacturing cost includes materials, labor, and overhead. Unallocated overhead and abnormal costs are expensed as incurred.
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Property and Equipment
Depreciation of property and equipment is computed using the straight-line method on the cost of the assets, less allowance for salvage value where appropriate, at rates based upon their estimated service lives as follows:
Asset Class Asset Life
Buildings and improvements 8-30 years
Machinery and equipment 3-10 years
Software 3-10 years
Transportation equipment 5-6 years
Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets
Goodwill
Goodwill is tested for impairment at least annually, during the fourth quarter and whenever events occur or circumstances change that would indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. Impairment testing for goodwill is performed at a reporting unit level and all goodwill is assigned to a reporting unit. Our reporting units are the same as the operating segments as defined in Note 3 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
We have the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the fair value of a reporting unit is “more likely than not” less than its carrying value. If it is more likely than not that an impairment has occurred, we then perform the quantitative goodwill impairment test. We also generally perform a quantitative impairment test of our reporting units at least once every five years. If we perform the quantitative test, the carrying value of the reporting unit is compared to an estimate of the reporting unit’s fair value to identify impairment. The estimate of the reporting unit’s fair value involves significant unobservable inputs (Level 3 inputs). The fair value is determined by a blend of the income approach (discounted future cash flow) and market approach (guideline public company) using current industry information. In determining the estimated future cash flow, we consider and apply certain estimates and judgments, including current and projected future levels of income based on management plans, business trends, prospects, market and economic conditions, and market-participant considerations. If the quantitative assessment of goodwill impairment fails, an impairment loss equal to the amount that a reporting unit's carrying value exceeds its fair value will be recognized.
During the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2025, we completed our annual goodwill impairment testing. We elected to rely on a qualitative assessment for the Grand Design, Barletta, and Lithionics reporting units, and performed a quantitative analysis for the Newmar reporting unit. No impairment was identified for the fiscal year ended August 30, 2025. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2024, the results of our goodwill impairment testing indicated that the carrying value of the Chris-Craft reporting unit exceeded its fair value, resulting in a $30.3 million impairment charge, which represents the full goodwill balance attributable to the reporting unit. No impairment was identified for the fiscal year ended August 26, 2023. For further information regarding the Fiscal 2024 impairment charge, refer to Note 7 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Trade names
We have indefinite-lived intangible assets related to the Newmar trade name within the Motorhome RV segment, the Grand Design trade name within the Towable RV segment, and the Chris-Craft and Barletta trade names within the Marine segment. We also have a finite-lived trade name intangible asset related to Lithionics within Corporate / All Other. Annually in the fourth quarter, or if conditions indicate an interim review is necessary, we test indefinite-lived trade names for impairment. We have the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the fair value of a trade name is “more likely than not” less than its carrying value. If it is more likely than not that an impairment has occurred, we then perform the quantitative impairment test. If we perform the quantitative test, the carrying value of the asset is compared to an estimate of its fair value to identify impairment. The fair value is determined by the relief-from-royalty method, which requires significant judgment. Actual results may differ from assumed and estimated amounts utilized in the analysis. If we conclude an impairment exists, the asset's carrying value will be written down to its fair value.
During the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2025, we completed the annual impairment testing for indefinite-lived intangible assets. We elected to rely on a qualitative assessment for the Grand Design, and Barletta trade names, and performed a quantitative analysis for the Chris-Craft and Newmar trade names. No impairment was identified for the fiscal years ended August 30, 2025, August 31, 2024, or August 26, 2023.
Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets, which include property, plant and equipment, finite-lived intangible assets subject to amortization, and right-of-use assets are assessed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances such as asset utilization, physical change, legal factors or other matters indicate the carrying value of those assets may not be recoverable from future undiscounted cash flows. The impairment test involves comparing the carrying amount of the asset to the forecasted undiscounted future cash flows
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generated by that asset. These assumptions require significant judgment and actual results may differ from assumed and estimated amounts. In the event the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the undiscounted future cash flows generated by that asset and the carrying amount is not considered recoverable, an impairment exists. An impairment loss is measured as the excess of the asset’s carrying amount over its fair value and is recognized in the statement of income in the period that the impairment occurs. The reasonableness of the useful lives of the asset and other long-lived assets is regularly evaluated.
During the fiscal year ended August 30, 2025, we recognized an impairment of approximately $1.2 million related to long-lived assets. No impairment loss of any long-lived asset was identified for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2024 or August 26, 2023.
Self-Insurance
Generally, we self-insure a portion of health insurance, product liability claims, and workers' compensation. We maintain insurance programs subject to applicable deductibles or retentions. Under these plans, liabilities are recognized for claims incurred, including those incurred but not reported. We use third-party administrators and actuaries who use historical claims experience and various state statutes to assist in the determination of the accrued liability balance. We review the valuations provided by the third-party administrators and actuaries to determine the adequacy of the reserves. Any material change in the aforementioned factors could have an adverse impact on operating results. Balances are included within self-insurance (accrued expenses) on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Income Taxes
In preparing these financial statements, we are required to estimate the income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate. This process involves estimating the current tax exposure together with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of items for tax and accounting purposes. These temporary differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. We then assess the likelihood that the deferred tax assets will be realized based on future taxable income and, to the extent that recovery is not likely, a valuation allowance is established. To the extent we establish a valuation allowance or change this allowance in a period, an expense or a benefit is included within the tax provision on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Legal
Litigation expense, including estimated defense costs, is recorded when probable and reasonably estimable.
Revenue Recognition
Our primary source of revenue is generated through the sale of non-motorized towable RV units, motorhome RV units, and marine units to our independent dealer network (customers). Unit revenue is recognized at a point-in-time when the performance obligation is satisfied and control of the promised goods or services is transferred to the customer, which occurs when the unit is shipped to or picked-up from the manufacturing facilities by the customer. Control refers to the ability of the customer to direct the use of, and obtain substantially all of, the remaining benefits from the goods or services. We recognize revenue based on an amount that reflects the transaction price consideration that we expect to receive in exchange for those goods or services. Our transaction price consideration is fixed, unless otherwise disclosed as variable consideration. The amount of consideration received and recorded to revenue can vary with changes in marketing incentives and discounts offered to customers. These marketing incentives and discounts are considered variable consideration. We adjust the estimate of revenue at the earlier of when the most likely amount of consideration expected to be received changes or when the consideration becomes fixed. Our payment terms are typically before or on delivery, and do not include a significant financing component.
Net revenue includes shipping and handling charges billed directly to customers, and we also generate income through the sale of certain parts and services, acting as the principal in these arrangements. We have made an accounting policy election to account for any shipping and handling costs that occur after the transfer of control as a fulfillment cost that is accrued when control is transferred. We also have made an accounting policy election to exclude from revenue sales and usage-based taxes collected.
Our contracts include some incidental items that are immaterial in the context of the contract. We have made an accounting policy election to not assess whether promised goods or services are performance obligations if they are immaterial in the context of the contract with the customer. Warranty obligations associated with the sale of a unit are assurance-type warranties that are a guarantee of the unit’s intended functionality and, therefore, do not represent a distinct performance obligation within the context of the contract. Contract costs incurred related to the sale of manufactured units are expensed at the point-in-time when the related revenue is recognized.
The revenue standard requirements are applied to a portfolio of contracts (or performance obligations) with similar characteristics for transactions where it is expected that the effects on the financial statements of applying the revenue recognition guidance to the portfolio would not differ materially from applying this guidance to the individual contracts (or performance obligations) within that portfolio.
Refer to Note 13 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information.
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Advertising
Advertising costs, which consist primarily of trade shows and online content, were $20.9 million, $21.9 million, and $21.3 million in Fiscal 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. Advertising costs are included in selling, general, and administrative expenses and are expensed as incurred on the Consolidated Statements of Income.
Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income represents the change in stockholders’ equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from sources other than shareholders. The difference between comprehensive income and net income was not material for the fiscal years ended August 30, 2025, August 31, 2024, and August 26, 2023.
Subsequent Events
In preparing the accompanying consolidated financial statements, we have evaluated subsequent events for potential recognition and disclosure through the date of this filing noting no material subsequent events.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which requires incremental disclosures about significant segment expenses regularly provided to the Chief Operating Decision Maker. We adopted the new standard and applied the amendments retrospectively to all prior periods presented in our consolidated financial statements beginning with our annual reporting for the fiscal year ended August 30, 2025 and filings hereafter. Adoption of the new standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows. The incremental disclosures required under the standard appear in Note 3 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2024, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2024-04, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20): Induced Conversions of Convertible Debt Instruments, which clarifies the assessment of whether certain settlements of convertible debt instruments should be accounted for as an inducement conversion or extinguishment of convertible debt. The new guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2025, and interim periods within those annual periods. We are currently evaluating the impact of the standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. We will adopt the standard in our Annual Report on Form 10-Q for our fiscal year beginning August 30, 2026 and filings thereafter.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation Of Income Statement Expenses, which requires disclosure of additional disaggregated information about significant expenses within relevant income statement captions, such as purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, amortization and depletion. The new guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027. We are currently evaluating the impact of the standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. We will adopt the standard in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ending August 26, 2028 and filings thereafter.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which requires expanded disclosures primarily related to the effective tax rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. The new guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. We will adopt the standard in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ending August 29, 2026 and annual filings thereafter.
Note 2. Business Combinations
Lithionics Battery, LLC
On April 28, 2023, we purchased 100% of the equity interests of Lithionics Battery, LLC and Lithionics LLC (collectively, "Lithionics"), a premier lithium-ion battery solutions provider to the recreational equipment and specialty vehicle markets. Refer to Note 7 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of Part II of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more
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information relating to the goodwill and other intangible assets acquired. Pro forma results of operations for this acquisition have not been presented as the impact on our consolidated financial statements was not material.
Total transaction costs related to the Lithionics acquisition of $3.1 million were expensed during the third quarter of Fiscal 2023. Transaction costs are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income.
Barletta Boat Company, LLC
On August 31, 2021, we purchased 100% of the equity interests of Barletta Boat Company, LLC and Three Limes, LLC (collectively, "Barletta"), a manufacturer of high-quality, premium pontoon boats that are sold through a network of independent authorized dealers.
We acquired Barletta for a purchase price of $286.3 million, including cash payments of $240.1 million, $25.0 million in common stock issued to the sellers (subject to a discount noted below), and contingent consideration from earnout provisions. The common stock fair value included in the purchase price reflects a 12% discount, due to the lack of marketability as these are unregistered shares that have a one-year lockup restriction, which reduced the value of the common stock to $22.0 million. The contingent consideration includes both a potential stock payout as well as a potential cash payment based on achievement of certain financial performance metrics. In the third quarter of Fiscal 2024, we paid $20.5 million to settle the remaining earnout obligations associated with calendar year 2023, which was the last year for any earnout payment. Comparatively, in the third quarter of Fiscal 2023, we paid $22.0 million to settle earnout obligations associated with calendar year 2022.
Pro forma results of operations for this acquisition have not been presented as the impact on our consolidated financial statements was not material.
Note 3. Business Segments
We have nine operating segments: 1) Grand Design towables, 2) Winnebago towables, 3) Winnebago motorhomes, 4) Newmar motorhomes, 5) Grand Design motorhomes, 6) Chris-Craft marine, 7) Barletta marine, 8) Winnebago specialty vehicles, and 9) Lithionics. Financial performance is evaluated based on each operating segment's operating income, as defined below.
During the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2025, we changed our segment profit measure from adjusted EBITDA to operating income as our primary measure of segment profitability, as it more accurately reflects how the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) evaluates segment performance and allocates resources. This change also aligns with our incentive compensation structure, which is directly tied to operating income.
Our threereportable segments are: Towable RV (an aggregation of the Grand Design towables and the Winnebago towables operating segments), Motorhome RV (an aggregation of the Winnebago motorhomes, Newmar motorhomes, and Grand Design motorhomes operating segments), and Marine (an aggregation of the Chris-Craft marine and Barletta marine operating segments). Towable RV is comprised of non-motorized RV products that are generally towed by another vehicle, along with other related manufactured products and services. Motorhome RV is comprised of products that include a motorhome chassis, along with other related manufactured products and services. Marine is comprised of products that include boats, along with other related manufactured products and services.
The Corporate / All Other category includes the Winnebago specialty vehicles and Lithionics operating segments as well as certain corporate administration expenses, such as corporate leadership and administration costs. None of these operating segments have ever met any of the quantitative thresholds for determining reportable segments.
Our Chief Executive Officer, the CODM regularly reviews consolidated financial results in their entirety and operating segment financial information through operating income and has ultimate responsibility for enterprise decisions. Our CODM is responsible for allocating resources and assessing the performance of the consolidated enterprise and operating segments by reviewing budget to actual comparisons within the financial package regularly provided to them. Each operating segment is allocated resources, and segment management is responsible for operating decisions and assessing performance within their respective operating segment. Capital is allocated to each operating segment, by the CODM, based on factors such as business size, operating segment performance (measured by operating income), strategic initiatives of both the operating segment and the enterprise, and the total available capital of the consolidated enterprise. The accounting policies of all reportable segments are the same as those described in Note 1 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
We monitor and evaluate the operating performance of our reportable segments based on operating income. Operating income is defined as net revenues less cost of goods sold (“COGS”) and selling, general, and administrative expenses (“SG&A”).
Identifiable assets of the reportable segments exclude general corporate assets, which principally consist of cash and cash equivalents and certain deferred tax balances. The general corporate assets are included in the Corporate / All Other category.
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Net sales and significant expense categories included in operating income by reportable segment as well as a reconciliation to consolidated income before income taxes are as follows:
Reconciliation to income before income taxes:
Interest expense, net (25.9)
Loss on note repurchase (2.0)
Non-operating income 0.8
Income before income taxes $ 30.1
(1) See Note 13 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on segment revenues.
(2) Includes compensation for non-production employees, selling and marketing expenses, depreciation and amortization on non-production assets, professional services, and other miscellaneous expenses.
Goodwill impairment $ — $ — $ 30.3 $ 30.3
Reconciliation to income before income taxes:
Interest expense, net (21.1)
Loss on note repurchase (32.7)
Non-operating loss (8.0)
Income before income taxes $ 38.4
(1) See Note 13 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on segment revenues.
(2)Includes compensation for non-production employees, selling and marketing expenses, depreciation and amortization on non-production assets, professional services, and other miscellaneous expenses.
Reconciliation to income before income taxes:
Interest expense, net (20.5)
Non-operating loss (1.0)
Income before income taxes $ 279.2
(1) See Note 13 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on segment revenues.
(2)Includes compensation for non-production employees, selling and marketing expenses, depreciation and amortization on non-production assets, professional services, and other miscellaneous expenses.
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Other financial information by reportable segment and corporate/all other is as follows:
Net revenues by geography are as follows:
(1)Includes revenues from dealer locations outside of the United States.
Note 4. Investments and Fair Value Measurements
Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
In determining the fair value of financial assets and liabilities, we utilize market data or other assumptions that we believe market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability in the principal or most advantageous market and adjust for non-performance and/or other risks associated with us as well as counterparties, as appropriate. Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are classified using the following hierarchy, which is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation as of the measurement date:
Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices which are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities accessible at the measurement date.
Level 2 — Inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
Level 3 — Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability used to measure fair value to the extent that observable inputs are not available, thereby allowing for situations in which there is little, if any, market activity for the asset or liability at the measurement date.
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Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:
Fair Value at Fair Value Hierarchy
(in millions) August 30, 2025 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Assets that fund deferred compensation:
Domestic equity funds $ 2.1 $ 2.1 $ — $ —
International equity funds 0.1 0.1 — —
Total assets at fair value $ 2.2 $ 2.2 $ — $ —
Fair Value at Fair Value Hierarchy
(in millions) August 31, 2024 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
Assets that fund deferred compensation:
Domestic equity funds $ 2.1 $ 2.1 $ — $ —
International equity funds 0.1 0.1 — —
Total assets at fair value $ 2.2 $ 2.2 $ — $ —
Assets that Fund Deferred Compensation
Our assets that fund deferred compensation are marketable equity securities measured at fair value using quoted market prices and primarily consist of equity-based mutual funds. These securities, used to fund the Executive Deferred Compensation Plan, are classified as Level 1 as they are traded in an active market for which closing stock prices are readily available. Refer to Note 11 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information regarding this plan.
The proportion of the assets that will fund the deferred compensation payments within a year are included in prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The remaining assets are classified as non-current and are included in other long-term assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Contingent Consideration
Contingent consideration represents the earnout liability related to the Barletta acquisition and is valued using a probability-weighted scenario analysis of projected gross profit results and discounted at a risk-free rate, which is classified as Level 3.
The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the contingent consideration:
Beginning fair value - contingent consideration $ 18.4
Fair value adjustments 1.1
Settlements (20.5)
Ending fair value - contingent consideration $ —
There was no balance or activity in Fiscal 2025 as the obligation was fully settled in Fiscal 2024.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
Certain non-financial assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. These assets primarily include goodwill, intangible assets, property, plant and equipment, and right-of-use lease assets. These assets were originally recognized at amounts equal to the fair value determined at date of acquisition or purchase. If certain triggering events occur, or if an annual impairment test is required, we will evaluate the non-financial asset for impairment. If an impairment has occurred, the asset will be written down to its current estimated fair value. During Fiscal 2025, we recognized an impairment charge of approximately $1.2 million related to long-lived assets. During Fiscal 2024, we recognized a goodwill impairment charge of $30.3 million, representing a full impairment of the goodwill balance associated with the Chris-Craft reporting unit. No other impairments were recorded during Fiscal 2024 and no impairments were recorded during Fiscal 2023. Refer to Note 7 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, included in Item 8 of Part II in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information regarding goodwill and intangible assets.
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Assets and Liabilities Not Measured at Fair Value
Certain financial instruments are not measured at fair value but are recorded at carrying amounts approximating fair value based on their short-term nature. These financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable, and other payables. If these instruments were measured at fair value in the financial statements, they would be classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy.
Our debt obligations are recorded at amortized cost but measured at fair value for disclosure purposes. The fair value of our debt was determined using current quoted prices in active markets for our publicly traded debt obligations, which is classified as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. See Note 9 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of Part II of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for information about the fair value of our debt.
Note 5. Inventories
Inventories consist of the following:
Less: Excess of FIFO over LIFO cost 53.9 52.1
Inventory valuation methods consist of the following:
The above value of inventories, before reduction for the LIFO reserve, approximates replacement cost at the respective dates.
Note 6. Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant, and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and consists of the following:
Buildings and building improvements 279.3 279.3
Transportation 7.4 7.8
Construction in progress 29.3 24.5
Property, plant, and equipment, gross 589.6 570.0
Less: Accumulated depreciation 256.6 231.1
Property, plant, and equipment, net $ 333.0 $ 338.9
Depreciation expense was $38.5 million, $35.6 million, and $29.2 million for Fiscal 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
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Note 7. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are reviewed for impairment at least annually during the fourth quarter and more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate an impairment may have occurred prior to the annual assessment. No impairments were identified during Fiscal 2025. During our Fiscal 2024 impairment assessment, we recognized a $30.3 million impairment charge equal to the full carrying value of goodwill associated with the Chris-Craft reporting unit. The decline in fair value of the Chris-Craft reporting unit was driven primarily by a downward revision to forecasted cash flows made during the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2024 as part of our annual long range planning process, and a decline in market capitalization observed from guideline public companies. Projected future cash flows for the Chris-Craft reporting unit have declined compared to prior expectations as a result of sustained macroeconomic challenges impacting consumer demand, such as inflationary pressures and elevated interest rates, and the current uncertainty regarding timing and degree of economic recovery. All other intangible asset fair values were determined to be in excess of the carrying values as of August 31, 2024, and no impairments were recorded during Fiscal 2023.
The valuation used to test goodwill for impairment is dependent upon a number of significant estimates and assumptions, including macroeconomic conditions, growth rates, competitive activities, cost containment, margin expansion and our business plans. We believe these estimates and assumptions are reasonable. However, future changes in the judgments, assumptions and estimates that are used in our goodwill impairment analysis, including discount and tax rates or future cash flow projections, could result in significantly different estimates of the fair values.
The changes in the carrying value of goodwill by reportable segment for Fiscal 2025, 2024, and 2023 are as follows:
(in millions) Towable RV Motorhome RV Marine Corporate / All Other Total
(1) There was no activity during Fiscal 2025.
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization, consist of the following:
(in millions) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value
Indefinite-lived trade names $ 352.3 $ — $ 352.3
Finite-lived trade name 4.1 1.4 2.7
Non-compete agreements 6.6 6.6 —
(in millions) Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value
Indefinite-lived trade names $ 352.3 $ — $ 352.3
Finite-lived trade name 4.1 0.8 3.3
Dealer networks/customer relationships 183.6 91.5 92.1
Non-compete agreements 6.6 6.6 —
The weighted average remaining amortization period for finite-lived intangible assets as of August 30, 2025 was approximatelyfiveyears.
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Estimated future amortization expense related to finite-lived intangible assets is as follows:
(in millions) Amortization
Total amortization expense remaining $ 104.6
Note 8. Product Warranties
We provide certain service and warranty on our products. From time to time, we also voluntarily incur costs for certain warranty-type expenses occurring after the normal warranty period expires to help protect the reputation of our products and maintain the goodwill of our customers. Estimated costs related to product warranty are accrued at the time of sale and are based upon historical warranty and service claims experience. Adjustments are made to accruals as claim data and cost experience becomes available.
In addition to the costs associated with the contractual warranty coverage provided on products, we also occasionally incur costs as a result of additional service actions not covered by warranties, including product recalls and customer satisfaction actions. Although we estimate and reserve for the cost of these service actions when probable and estimable, there can be no assurance that expense levels will remain at current levels or such reserves will continue to be adequate.
Changes in the product warranty liability are as follows:
Business acquisitions(1) — — 1.4
(1) Refer to Note 2 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of Part II of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information on the acquisition of Lithionics on April 28, 2023.
Note 9. Debt
The following table summarizes our outstanding debt:
ABL Credit Facility $ — $ —
Unamortized debt issuance cost, net (9.5) (13.1)
Current maturities of long-term debt, net — (59.1)
Credit Agreements
On July 15, 2022, we amended and restated our asset-backed revolving credit agreement ("ABL Credit Facility") to, among other things, increase the commitments available from $192.5 million to $350.0 million, and extend the maturity date from October 22, 2024 to July 15, 2027 (subject to certain factors which may accelerate the maturity date). The $350.0 million credit facility is on a revolving basis, subject to availability under a borrowing base consisting of eligible accounts receivable and eligible inventory. The ABL Credit Facility is available for issuance of letters of credit to a specified limit of $35.0 million. We pay a commitment fee of 0.25% based on the average daily amount of the facility available, but unused during the most recent quarter. We can elect to base the interest rate on various rates plus specific spreads depending on the borrowing amount outstanding. If drawn, interest on ABL Credit Facility borrowings is at a floating rate based upon our election, either term SOFR or REVSOFR30 (as defined in the ABL Credit Facility agreement), plus, in each case, a credit spread adjustment of 0.10%, as well as an applicable spread between
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1.25% and 1.75%, depending on the usage of the facility during the most recent quarter. Based on current usage, we would pay an applicable spread of 1.25%. In connection with the amendment, we capitalized $1.2 million of issuance costs that are being amortized over the five-year term of the ABL Credit Facility.
Senior Secured Notes
On July 8, 2020, we closed our private offering (the “Senior Secured Notes Offering”) of $300.0 million aggregate principal amount of 6.25% Senior Secured Notes due 2028 (the “Senior Secured Notes”). The Senior Secured Notes were issued in accordance with an Indenture dated as of July 8, 2020 (the “Indenture”). The Senior Secured Notes will mature on July 15, 2028 unless earlier redeemed or repurchased. Interest on the Senior Secured Notes accrues starting July 8, 2020 and is payable semi-annually in arrears on January 15 and July 15 of each year, which began on January 15, 2021. The Senior Secured Notes and the related guarantees are secured by (i) a first-priority lien on substantially all of our existing and future assets (other than certain collateral under the ABL Credit Facility) and (ii) a second-priority lien on our present and future receivables, inventory and other related assets and proceeds that secure the ABL Credit Facility on a first-priority basis.
The Indenture limits certain of our abilities (subject to certain exceptions and qualifications) to incur additional debt and provide additional guarantees; make restricted payments; create or permit certain liens; make certain asset sales; use the proceeds from the sale of assets and subsidiary stock; create or permit restrictions on the ability of our restricted subsidiaries to pay dividends or make other inter-company distributions; engage in certain transactions with affiliates; designate subsidiaries as unrestricted subsidiaries; and consolidate, merge or transfer all or substantially all of our assets and the assets of our restricted subsidiaries.
Debt issuance costs incurred and capitalized are amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the associated debt agreement. If early principal payments are made on the Senior Secured Notes, a proportional amount of the unamortized debt issuance costs is expensed. As part of the Senior Secured Notes Offering, we capitalized $7.5 million in debt issuance costs that are being amortized over the eight-year term of the agreement.
On February 3, 2025, we commenced a tender offer to purchase for cash up to $75.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Senior Secured Notes (the "Tender Offer"). On February 18, 2025, we amended the Tender Offer by increasing the maximum aggregate principal amount of Notes to $100.0 million. On February 20, 2025, $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Senior Secured Notes were validly tendered and accepted. In connection with the Senior Secured Notes Tender Offer, we recorded a loss on note repurchase of $2.0 million in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income during the second quarter of Fiscal 2025. In addition, accrued interest of $0.6 million was paid in connection with the Tender Offer.
2030 Convertible Notes
On January 23, 2024, we issued $350.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 3.25% unsecured convertible senior notes due 2030 (the “2030 Convertible Notes”). The net proceeds from the issuance of the 2030 Convertible Notes, after deducting the initial purchasers' transaction fees and offering expenses payable by us, were approximately $339.8 million. The 2030 Convertible Notes bear interest at the annual rate of 3.25%, payable on January 15 and July 15 of each year, beginning on July 15, 2024, and will mature on January 15, 2030, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed, or converted in accordance with their terms prior to such date.
The 2030 Convertible Notes may be converted at any time on or after July 15, 2029, until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding their maturity date. Upon conversion, we will settle the principal amount of the 2030 Convertible Notes in cash, and any conversion premium in excess of the principal amount in cash, or a combination of cash and shares of common stock, at our election.
The initial conversion rate of the 2030 Convertible Notes was 11.3724 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2030 Convertible Notes, which is equal to an initial conversion price of approximately $87.93 per share. The conversion rate is subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of events specified in the Indenture to the 2030 Convertible Notes but will not be adjusted for accrued and unpaid interest on any 2030 Convertible Note being converted. In addition, upon the occurrence of a make-whole fundamental change (as defined in the Indenture to the 2030 Convertible Notes) during the make-whole fundamental change conversion period (as defined in the Indenture to the 2030 Convertible Notes), we will, in certain circumstances, increase the conversion rate by the number of additional shares described in the Indenture to the 2030 Convertible Notes for a holder that elects to convert such holder’s 2030 Convertible Notes in connection with such make-whole fundamental change. As of August 30, 2025, there have been no changes to the initial conversion rate.
Prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding July 15, 2029, the 2030 Convertible Notes will be convertible only under the following circumstances:
1.during any calendar quarter commencing after the calendar quarter ended on March 31, 2024 (and only during such calendar quarter), if the last reported sale price (as defined in the Indenture to the 2030 Convertible Notes) per share of the common stock is more than 130% of the applicable conversion price (as defined in the Indenture to the 2030 Convertible Notes) on each applicable trading day for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter;
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2.during the five consecutive business day period immediately after any five consecutive trading day period (the "measurement period to the 2030 Convertible Notes") in which the trading price (as defined in the Indenture to the 2030 Convertible Notes) per $1,000 principal amount of 2030 Convertible Notes for each trading day of the measurement period to the 2030 Convertible Notes was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price per share of the common stock and the conversion rate for the 2030 Convertible Notes on each such trading day;
3.upon the occurrence of certain specified corporate events set forth in the Indenture to the 2030 Convertible Notes; or
4.if we call such 2030 Convertible Notes for redemption (as described below).
The 2030 Convertible Notes will be redeemable, in whole or in part (subject to certain limitations), for cash at our option at any time, and from time to time, on or after January 15, 2028 and on or before the 40th scheduled trading day immediately before the maturity date, but only if the last reported sale price per share of our common stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price for a specified period of time (as set forth in the Indenture to the 2030 Convertible Notes). The redemption price will be equal to the principal amount of the 2030 Convertible Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date.
On January 18, 2024 and January 19, 2024, in connection with the offering of the 2030 Convertible Notes, we entered into privately negotiated convertible note hedge transactions (collectively, the “2030 Hedge Transactions”) that cover, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments, the number of shares of our common stock that initially underlie the 2030 Convertible Notes, and are expected generally to reduce the potential dilution and/or offset any cash payments we are required to make in excess of the principal amount due, as the case may be, upon conversion of the 2030 Convertible Notes in the event that the market price of our common stock is greater than the strike price of the 2030 Hedge Transactions, which was initially $87.93 per share (subject to adjustment under the terms of the 2030 Hedge Transactions), corresponding to the initial conversion price of the 2030 Convertible Notes.
On January 18, 2024 and January 19, 2024, we also entered into privately negotiated warrant transactions (collectively, the “2030 Warrant Transactions” and, together with the 2030 Hedge Transactions, the “2030 Call Spread Transactions”), whereby we sold warrants at a higher strike price relating to the same number of shares of our common stock that initially underlie the 2030 Convertible Notes, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. The initial strike price of the 2030 warrants is $135.28 per share (subject to adjustment under the terms of the 2030 Warrant Transactions), which is approximately 100% above the last reported sale price of our common stock on January 18, 2024. The 2030 Warrant Transactions could have a dilutive effect to our stockholders to the extent that the market price per share of our common stock, as measured under the terms of the 2030 Warrant Transactions, exceeds the applicable strike price of the warrants.
The 2030 Hedge Transactions and the 2030 Warrant Transactions are separate transactions, and in each case, are not part of the terms of the 2030 Convertible Notes and will not affect any holder’s rights under the 2030 Convertible Notes. Holders of the 2030 Convertible Notes will not have any rights with respect to the 2030 Call Spread Transactions.
Accounting Treatment of the 2030 Convertible Notes and Related 2030 Hedge Transactions and 2030 Warrant Transactions
The 2030 Convertible Notes are accounted for as a single liability measured at amortized cost. Interest expense, representing the amortization of the $10.2 million of debt issuance costs as well as the contractual interest expense are amortized using an effective interest rate of 3.8% over the term of the 2030 Convertible Notes. We recorded $13.0 million and $7.8 million of interest expense during Fiscal 2025 and 2024, respectively.
The net after-tax cost incurred in connection with the 2030 Call Spread Transactions was $20.6 million. These transactions are classified as equity and are not remeasured each reporting period.
2025 Convertible Notes
On November 1, 2019, we issued $300.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 1.5% unsecured convertible senior notes due 2025 (“2025 Convertible Notes”). The net proceeds from the issuance of the 2025 Convertible Notes, after deducting the initial purchasers' transaction fees and offering expense payable by us, were approximately $290.2 million. The 2025 Convertible Notes bore interest at the annual rate of 1.5%, payable on April 1 and October 1 of each year, beginning on April 1, 2020. The notes matured on April 1, 2025 and were fully repaid in accordance with their terms.
The 2025 Convertible Notes were convertible into cash, shares of our common stock or a combination thereof, at our election, at an initial conversion rate of 15.6906 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2025 Convertible Notes, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $63.73 per share, as adjusted pursuant to the terms of the Indenture governing the 2025 Convertible Notes. The 2025 Convertible Notes were convertible at any time on or after October 1, 2024, until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date of April 1, 2025.
The conversion rate of the 2025 Convertible Notes was subject to adjustment under certain circumstances, including in connection with a conversion of the 2025 Convertible Notes made following certain fundamental changes and under other circumstances set forth in the Indenture to the 2025 Convertible Notes. As of March 31, 2025 (the last business day before maturity), the conversion
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rate was 16.2082 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2025 Convertible Notes, equivalent to a conversion price of approximately $61.70. The difference between the initial conversion rate and the conversion rate as of March 31, 2025 was due to cash dividends that had been declared following the issuance of the 2025 Convertible Notes.
Since October 1, 2024, the 2025 Convertible Notes were convertible at any time at the option of the holder. The 2025 Convertible Notes were not redeemable at our option prior to the maturity date, and no sinking fund was provided.
On October 29, 2019 and October 30, 2019, in connection with the offering of the 2025 Convertible Notes, we entered into privately negotiated convertible note hedge transactions (collectively, the “2025 Hedge Transactions”) that covered, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments, the number of shares of our common stock that initially underlaid the 2025 Convertible Notes.
On October 29, 2019 and October 30, 2019, we also entered into privately negotiated warrant transactions (collectively, the “2025 Warrant Transactions” and, together with the 2025 Hedge Transactions, the “2025 Call Spread Transactions”), whereby we sold warrants at a higher strike price relating to the same number of shares of our common stock that initially underlaid the 2025 Convertible Notes, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments.
The 2025 Hedge Transactions and the 2025 Warrant Transactions were separate transactions, in each case, and were not part of the terms of the 2025 Convertible Notes and did not affect any holder’s rights under the 2025 Convertible Notes. Holders of the 2025 Convertible Notes did not have any rights with respect to the 2025 Call Spread Transactions.
On January 18, 2024, we entered into separate, privately negotiated transactions (the "2025 Convertible Note Repurchases") with certain holders of the 2025 Convertible Notes to repurchase $240.7 million aggregate principal amount of the 2025 Convertible Notes using $293.8 million of the net proceeds received from the 2030 Convertible Notes. In connection with the 2025 Convertible Note Repurchases, we recorded a loss on note repurchase of $32.7 million in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income during the second quarter of Fiscal 2024. The loss on note repurchase represents the difference between the fair value of consideration transferred to the holders of the repurchased 2025 Convertible Notes and the conversion value of 2025 Convertible Notes repurchased pursuant to the original conversion terms. Concurrently with the 2025 Convertible Note Repurchases, we entered into agreements to terminate a proportionate amount of the 2025 Call Spread Transactions, which resulted in net proceeds of $30.5 million recorded as equity in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.
On April 1, 2025, the 2025 Convertible Notes matured. We paid $59.3 million in aggregate principal amount and $0.4 million in accrued interest to holders of the notes, fully settling the outstanding balance (the "2025 Convertible Note Maturity Settlement"). The settlement was funded with cash on hand, consistent with our stated intent, with no shares of common stock issued.
In connection with the 2025 Convertible Note Maturity Settlement, we terminated the proportionate 2025 Warrant Transactions we previously entered into in connection with the issuance of the 2025 Convertible Notes shortly after the maturity date. The related 2025 Hedge Transactions terminated upon the maturity of the 2025 Convertible Notes, resulting in no financial impact.
Accounting Treatment of the 2025 Convertible Notes and Related 2025 Hedge Transactions and 2025 Warrant Transactions
The 2025 Convertible Notes were accounted for as a single liability measured at amortized cost. Interest expense, representing the amortization of the remaining debt issuance costs as well as the contractual interest expense was amortized using an effective interest rate of 2.1% over the term of the 2025 Convertible Notes. We recorded interest expense of $0.7 million, $3.4 million and $6.3 million for Fiscal 2025, 2024, and 2023 respectively.
The 2025 Call Spread Transactions were classified as equity and were not remeasured each reporting period.
Fair Value and Future Maturities
The fair value of outstanding debt obligations, gross is as follows:
ABL Credit Facility $ — $ —
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Aggregate contractual maturities of debt in future fiscal years are as follows:
(in millions) Amount
Thereafter —
Total debt, gross $ 550.0
We were in compliance with all of our financial debt covenants as of August 30, 2025.
Note 10. Leases
Our leases primarily include operating leases for equipment and real estate, including office space and manufacturing space. Financing leases are primarily for real estate and solar energy producing equipment. For any lease with an initial term in excess of 12 months, the related lease assets and liabilities are recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as either operating or finance leases at the inception of an agreement when it is determined that a lease exists. We have lease agreements that contain both lease and non-lease components, and have elected to combine lease and non-lease components for all classes of assets. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. When the terms of multiple lease agreements are materially consistent, we have elected the portfolio approach for our asset and liability calculations.
Lease assets represent the right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and lease liabilities represent the obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. These assets and liabilities are recognized based on the present value of future payments over the lease term at commencement date. We generally use a collateralized incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date, including lease term, in determining the present value of future payments. The assumed lease terms generally do not include options to extend or terminate the lease unless it is reasonably certain that the option will be exercised.
Some of our real estate operating leases require payment of real estate taxes, common area maintenance, and insurance. In addition, some of the leases are subject to annual changes in the consumer price index ("CPI"). These components comprise the majority of our variable lease cost and are excluded from the present value of the lease obligations. Fixed payments may contain predetermined fixed rent escalations. For operating leases, we recognize the related rent expense on a straight-line basis from the commencement date to the end of the lease term.
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The supplemental balance sheet information related to our leases is as follows:
Assets
Operating leases Operating lease assets $ 41.6 $ 46.6
Finance leases Other long-term assets 7.9 8.9
Total lease assets $ 49.5 $ 55.5
Liabilities
Current: Operating leases Other current liabilities $ 7.5 $ 6.4
Current: Finance leases Other current liabilities 1.8 1.6
Non-Current: Operating leases Long-term operating lease liabilities 39.3 45.6
Non-Current: Finance leases Other long-term liabilities 6.3 7.8
Total lease liabilities $ 54.9 $ 61.4
Operating lease costs incurred are as follows: